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Used in the treatment of patients undergoing dialysis and have hypocalcemia and accompanying bone damage.

Side Effects:
Abnormal thirst;
Apathy;
Arrested growth;
Bone pain;
Constipation;
Decreased sex drive;
Dehydration;
Dry mouth;
Extreme sleepiness;
Headache;
Hypertension;
Increased blood cholesterol levels;
Increased urination;
Inflamed eyes;
Irregular heartbeat;
Itchy skin;
Loss of appetite;
Metallic taste;
Muscle pain;
Nausea;
Nighttime urination;
Photosensitivity;
Renal problems;
Runny nose;
Sensory disturbances;
Urinary tract infections;
Very high body temperature;
Vomiting;
Wasting of muscles or other tissues;
Weakness
Weight loss;
Yellowish discoloration of the skin.

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About Calcitriol

Calcitriol is the generic name and Rocaltrol is the brand name of this medication. Calcitriol is the active ingredient of this medication. Used in the treatment of patients undergoing dialysis and have hypocalcemia and accompanying bone damage.

About Calcitriol

Rocaltrol (calcitriol) is a synthetic vitamin D analog which is active in the regulation of the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract and its utilization in the body. All dosage forms contain butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) as antioxidants. The capsules contain a fractionated triglyceride of coconut oil, and the oral solution contains a fractionated triglyceride of palm seed oil. Gelatin capsule shells contain glycerin, parabens (methyl and propyl) and sorbitol. The two known sites of action of calcitriol are intestine and bone.

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